Energy Efficiency Credit Program

2021 Program

Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps and Resistive Heat Equipment Rebates

Applies only to permanent heating installations that are purchased by, or leased to, Northwest’s consumer and credits apply to new and replacement installations.

• Note:  Rebates must be requested within 120 days of installation.

Heat Pumps – Tri-State’s Contribution                                        Heat Pumps – Northwest Rural’s Contribution

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Central Air Source Heat Pump (HP)                                  Central Air Source Heat Pump (HP)                                  Total

Air Source Heat Pump – Min 15 SEER                                              * when - conversion from any fuel source other than

with Tri- State’s $/ton based on 2 levels of SEER rating                  electric, and new heat pump as part of a new build

(not to exceed 50% equipment cost)                                                   Regardless of SEER rating

                15 – 17 SEER        $300 / Ton                                                      $150.00 / Ton*                                   $450.00 / Ton

                Above 17 SEER    $450 / Ton                                                      $150.00 / Ton*                                    $600.00 / Ton

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Closed Loop / Ground Water Heat Pump (GSHP)           Closed Loop / Ground Water Heat Pump (GSHP)           Total

                                                $500 / Ton New System                               $150.00 / Ton*                                   $650.00 / Ton

                                                $250 / Ton Replacement System                                                                               $250.00 / Ton

* when - conversion from any fuel source other than electric, and new heat pump as part of a new build regardless of EER rating.                                                    

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Terminal Unit Heat Pumps- Air Source                             Terminal Unit Heat Pumps- Air Source                             Total

                                                $85/unit                                                          $42.50/unit                                           $127.50/unit

     * Through –the-wall mounted heat pumps - standalone room unit – no duct system                        

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                                                                                             Uncontrolled Electric Units                                                  Total

                                                                                                Resistive                                                  $8/kW                   $8/kW

                                                                                                ETS                                                         $12/kW                 $12/kW

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Controlled Off-Peak Heating Electric Units                      Controlled Electric Units                                                    Total

ETS units / timers                                    $16/kW                   ETS units / timers                                    $4kW                    $20/kW

Thermal Slabs (heated floor/timers)        $12/kW                   Thermal Slabs (heated floor/timers)        $4/kW                   $16/kW